Overview

The M.A. in Asian Studies (MAAS) from Florida International University provides students with a strong foundation in the traditional cultures and modern socio-economic societies of Asia, with an emphasis on East Asia.

Coursework is available from outstanding professors in a variety of disciplines including history, international relations, political science, religious studies, and more. FIU Asian Studies faculty have won prestigious awards and fellowships and have published numerous books and articles in leading outlets.

Career Opportunities

Please note that this list includes examples of career opportunities with an Asian Studies degree and is not by any means a completed list of all possible available careers.

Anthropology:

Archivist, Social and Cultural Researcher, Site Administrator, Environmental, Archaeology

International Business:

International Trade Specialist, Finance, Communications, International Conference Planner, International Management, Market Research Analyst, Trade Associations, Negotiators

State and Federal Government:

Congressional Aide, Immigration and Naturalization Officer, Special Agent-FBI/CIA, US Customs Service Officer, Armed Forces

Education:

Instructor of Foreign Language, Arts and Humanities, Research, University Professor (required Ph.D.)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in Modern Asia

Methods in Asian Studies

International Political Economy of Asia

Asian Cultural Studies

Studies of East Asian Texts

Cities in Asia

Historical Methods

Research Design in International Relations

Research Methodology

Modern Analysis of Religion

Seminar in Sacred Texts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete FIU Graduate School on-line application.
Official transcripts from all the universities attended (Note: Official certified translations are required for foreign transcripts where the language is not English)
One letter of recommendation from a college or university professor.
Statement of purpose (750 words).
Certified official proof of diploma/degree if undergraduate degree is earned from a foreign institution. Certified translations are also required if the original language is not English.
3.5 GPA in upper level undergraduate coursework

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19014 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19014 USD / year

≈ 19014 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8202 USD / year

≈ 8202 USD / year

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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